Saving the Ranch

by Anella, Anthony; Wright, John B.; Ranney, Edward

• ISBN13: 9781559634731
• ISBN10: 1559634731
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-03
• Publisher: Island Pr

Summary

A concise and readable guide to conservation easements for ranchers, conservationists, and developers concerned with protecting the natural and scenic values of ranch lands in the western United States. Shows how ranchers can reduce estate taxes, generate and shelter income, and combine land conservation with estate planning.

Author Biography

John B. Wright is professor of geography at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xi
Foreword	p. xiii
Preface	p. xiv
Introduction	p. 1
The Rancher's Choices	p. 5
Conservation Easements	p. 15
Questions and Answers about Conservation Easements	p. 30
Assembling Professional Advisers	p. 41
The Baseline Report	p. 51
Conservation Easement Design	p. 61
Sieve Mapping	p. 69
Conservation Development Design	p. 83
Financial and Tax Advantages	p. 97
Case Studies	p. 107
Stewardship	p. 137
Saving the Ranch	p. 145
Model Deed of Conservation Easement	p. 147
Bibliography	p. 163
About the Authors	p. 164
Index	p. 165
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